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Clear The Shelters · August 2026

Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society

2900 Grays Ferry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19146

2026 Participant Goal: 40 adoptions Crescendo Weekend

Event Participation

Adoption fees are waived during Clear The Shelters at this shelter.
Pets live at the shelter and in foster homes.
Adoption events are held at off-site locations.
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About Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society

PAWS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to saving Philadelphia’s homeless and at-risk pets and serving pet owners in need. PAWS is the city’s largest rescue partner and provider of affordable veterinary care for pet owners and rescue organizations that cannot otherwise access it. Each year, PAWS finds loving homes for thousands of animals in need and enables thousands more families to keep their cherished pets. Through rescue efforts, community support, and surrender prevention, PAWS is working to make Philadelphia a place where every savable pet is guaranteed a home.

Visit & Connect

Hours9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Where to Meet the Pets

Adoption event locations for Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society

Petsmart
Aug29 Saturday
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Aug29 Saturday
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Meet their pets

This shelter's adoptable pets aren't listed on WeRescue yet — visit their website or social media to meet the animals waiting for a home.

View Pets on Their Website